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Category | Features | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 | Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 5.8mm | 13mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 102dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 18.5hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 2hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 60mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 16000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are resistant to sweat
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Audio Technica ATH TWX9's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 and Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, and Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro driver unit is 13mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 7.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH TWX9's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's case has a full charge of 18.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours,
more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 6.5 hours
It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 0.5 hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have 4 microphones.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a find earbuds feature.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.